Ruston, La. – Five 49ers scored in double-figures led by a career-high 24 points from freshman Jon Davis and Braxton Ogbueze’s 22 points, but the Charlotte 49ers were narrowly defeated in overtime by the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 93-90.
Davis recorded his first career 20-point scoring game with 24 points. Ogbueze recorded his third 20-point scoring game of the season with 22 points. He connected on six three-point field goals in the game. The senior guard has hit at least five three-pointers in four of his last seven games.
Senior center Joseph Uchebo scored 18 points and grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds, which marked the 49ers first 20-rebound performance since Curt Withers accomplished the feat, February 4, 2006.